Michelle Ray
Empowering Leaders and Teams to Be Ready, Responsive and Relevant in a Radically Changing World
Travels from Vancouver BC, Canada
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Speaks on:
Resilience
Adaptive Leadership
Authentic Leadership
Change Management
Change Readiness
Intrinsic Motivation
Formats:
Keynote
Workshop
Breakout
Training
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants felt empowered to take action and implement new ideas immediately.
Attendees gained a renewed sense of confidence in their leadership abilities.
Individuals felt inspired to re-evaluate their priorities and make positive changes in their lives and careers.
Participants learned practical strategies for managing change and addressing resistance within their teams and organizations.
Attendees gained a deeper understanding of how to connect with others and foster a more change-confident environment.
Michelle's Bio
Born in Australia and now based in Vancouver, Michelle Ray is a respected thought leader, author, and international keynote speaker known for her insights on leadership, accountability, and workplace culture. She brings deep expertise on change, communication, and personal responsibility in today’s evolving world of work. Michelle began her career in advertising, leading teams to achieve results in a tough economy. She later took on a leadership role with a global non-profit, fostering partnerships to prepare future leaders. Experiencing a contrast of strong and poor leadership fuelled her passion to help others lead with purpose and impact.. For thirty years Michelle has worked with a wide range of clients, including top global brands, government agencies and diverse associations. She is the author of two books: Lead Yourself First! and Leading in Real Time: How to Drive Success in a Radically Changing World. In 2021, she was inducted into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame.
Michelle Offers the Following Talks
1. Leadership: It Starts with You™ Ignite the Power of Personal Leadership
Build a personal leadership blueprint to transform your career and your life
Rethink your approach to realize a more fulfilled experience at work
Say “No!” to negativity for greater productivity, positive results, and stronger relationships
Tap into your innovative potential to bring out the best in yourself.
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Real-Time Leadership: How to Be Ready, Responsive and Relevant in a Radically Changing World
Respond proactively to new realities with renewed confidence and conviction
Implement Michelle’s “Ready. Responsive. Relevant” leadership approach to remain in-sync with your workforce and customers
Shift your mindset from fixed to flexible to be a real-time leader
Ignite the power of positive change at all levels of your organization
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Who Moved My Future? How to Cultivate a Change-Ready Mindset
Transform your fear of change into hope for the future
Achieve buy-in to change by addressing the human side first
Learn to anticipate disruption and shifting business trends
Apply Michelle’s 3-step process to build confidence and enthusiasm in the face of uncertainty
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Staying Power: Success Strategies for Resilient Leadership
Develop a resilient mindset and tap into your inner strengths
Reframe your perspective regarding life’s ups and downs
Learn from setbacks and hone your “bouncebackability” skills
Approach adversity with clarity, confidence, and composure
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Meaning is the New Motivation: How to Attract and Retain Talent in the New World of Work
Discover why meaning is the new motivation for today's workforce
Recognize the myths and truths behind a high performing workplace
Create new pathways to harness open-mindedness and flexibility in your leaders
Build a dynamic environment where people can focus on purpose-driven work
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